Lower School (1st-5th) - French International School of Oregon

Lower School (1st-5th) - French International School of Oregon
Lower School (1st-5th)
The Lower School (1st-5th Grade) expands on the foundation laid in Maternelle. Lower School follows the national French curriculum (Education Nationale), the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme in a French immersion setting.
The IB is used as a framework for teaching the five pillars of the French curriculum.
Language to think and communicate
Methods and tools for learning
Personal development and citizenship
Natural systems and technology
Understanding the world
From early preschool for 2 ½ year-olds in Early Childhood/Maternelle through 5th grade, all teachers are native speakers. They collaborate with specialists across all subject areas to help students develop strong relationships with others, build communication skills in both French and English and prepare for more structured, systematic learning in Middle School.
Cycle Two (1st-3rd Grade)
In first-third grade, students build logically upon the curriculum learning to communicate in both French and English.
about Cycle Two (1st-3rd Grade)
Cycle Three (4th-5th Grade)
In fourth and fifth grade, students reinforce, consolidate, and expand their knowledge across the curriculum.
about Cycle Three (4th-5th Grade)
Language Arts
Through reading and interacting with a wide variety of children’s literature, students will build their skills in language arts.
about Language Arts
Mathematics
Instruction in mathematics helps students develop an aptitude for problem-solving, research, and reasoning.
about Mathematics
Science
In science, students take a hands-on approach to research and investigate objects and systems, ask questions, and analyze data.
about Science
Social Studies
History and geography studies provide students with a thorough knowledge of our world.
about Social Studies
Specials
All Lower School students take art, music, physical education, and visit the library weekly.
about Specials
Field Studies
Field studies provide our students with the opportunity to observe and experience real-world science processes in a natural setting.
about Field Studies
Library
about Library